You turn your back and someone does the 100-yard dash with your business laptop. You’ll need a replacement.
A tree unexpectedly falls on your shop’s roof.
Your HVAC unit stops working the day after the warranty expires.
A fire damages an exterior wall at your business and you have to close for three weeks during repairs.
Commercial property insurance can help provide coverage for the physical assets you need to operate your Ohio business, such as inventory, equipment and brick-and-mortar structures.
This insurance could help with replacement, repair and reimbursement costs if a covered accident or emergency occurs.
The following are some examples of how commercial property insurance can help Ohio business owners:
Generally, damage from water, fire and wind can be covered by Ohio commercial property insurance. Man-made events like theft and vandalism may be covered as well.
Coverage can vary between different industries. It’s important to read your policy documents carefully to find out exactly what is covered and excluded for your business.
Some of the items that Ohio commercial property insurance can help protect include:
NEXT policies can include four types of commercial property insurance coverage for Ohio businesses:
Commercial property insurance can help provide financial assistance if your furniture, equipment or inventory is affected by a covered event. This coverage is also known as business personal property insurance or BPP insurance.
Example: If a Columbus lawn care business is burglarized overnight and important equipment is stolen, commercial property insurance could help pay for replacements.
If a temporary closure is required due to fire, water damage or another covered event, commercial property insurance could help cover lost income and other related expenses. This is also known as business interruption insurance or business income insurance.
Example: If a Cleveland fitness studio has to close for two weeks after a fire, commercial property insurance can help cover the income lost during the time it takes for repairs to be made.
Commercial property insurance coverage can help with replacement or repair costs if your equipment is damaged due to a power surge or mechanical failure.
Example: If the electronic circuit control board in a Cincinnati restaurant’s fridge malfunctions and causes food to spoil, commercial property insurance can help pay to fix the problem.
Commercial property insurance can help pay for repairs to buildings you own and use for business purposes. Business owners who lease or rent commercial space typically don’t need this coverage.
Example: If a hailstorm causes damage to the roof of an Akron furniture store, commercial property insurance could help pay for the costs to repair or replace roofing material.
NEXT’s Ohio commercial property coverage can help pay for fire, wind and hail damage to your business property. This can include damage resulting from certain types of weather events, including:
NEXT commercial property insurance can cover certain man-made disasters, such as vandalism and rioting. Coverage for acts of terrorism is available as an optional add-on to your policy.
Commercial property coverage from NEXT does not include volcanoes and floods. Most Ohio communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, the primary resource for flood insurance made available through the federal government.1 You may want to consider this coverage if your business is located in an area prone to flooding.
It’s critical to read through your policy documents closely to make sure you are getting the coverage you need. NEXT has a team of U.S.-based advisors who are available to help as you review coverage options.
Ohio does not require all businesses to carry commercial property insurance.
However, business owners may discover they need this type of coverage to rent or own commercial property.
Even when it is not required by law, commercial property insurance could benefit your Ohio business in the following ways:
Commercial property insurance can help your business remain financially stable if you need to replace or repair damaged property after a covered accident occurs.
If you need to close temporarily after a covered incident, business income insurance could help with financial assistance for lost income, moving and relocation costs and employee wages.
Some Ohio banks require proof of commercial property insurance before they will grant approval for a business loan or mortgage. The Small Business Administration (SBA) requires small business owners to have business hazard insurance on building used as collateral for loans.
Ohio landlords might ask you to carry commercial property insurance as a condition of your commercial lease agreement.
Ohio businesses across a wide range of industries can benefit from the financial protection provided by commercial property insurance.
This type of Ohio business insurance can help protect business assets for businesses operating from a physical location, like an office space or a brick-and-mortar store.
Home-based businesses often have coverage through their homeowner’s insurance, but it is typically very limited. Commercial property insurance can provide additional coverage for important physical assets.
In certain industries, commercial property insurance may be considered especially important for financial protection. For example, retail businesses operating from brick-and-mortar stores typically keep more inventory on-site than other businesses. Because that inventory can be stolen or damaged, commercial property coverage is particularly critical.
The cost of commercial property insurance in Ohio varies based on a number of factors, including:
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At NEXT, 56% of our U.S. customers pay $45 or less per month for commercial property insurance.**
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General liability coverage can help protect your business if certain types of accidents occur, like damage to property that doesn’t belong to you or an injury to someone other than an employee.
Workers’ compensation insurance can help cover costs like medical expenses and lost wages if an employee gets hurt on the job. In Ohio, all employers are required by law to have workers’ comp insurance.2
Commercial auto insurance can help cover medical expenses, property damage and other expenses if you or an employee is involved in an accident while driving for work-related purposes.
Commercial auto insurance is mandatory for all business-owned vehicles in Ohio, with minimum coverage of $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage.3
Professional liability insurance can help protect your business if a client claims that you made a professional mistake that cost them money. It’s commonly bundled with general liability insurance for more comprehensive protection.
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Business insurance is divided into different policies. We offer seven types so it's easy to design the coverage that fits your business.